Ben Franklin said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” When it comes to preventative facilities maintenance, this is very true. As summer landscaping programs are ramping up, we wanted to remind building owners and managers to conduct a Perimeter Check to make sure soil, grass, mulch, etc. are 4” or more away from the base of exterior finishes such as stone, stucco or brick to prevent potential building damage.
